Principal Design Engineer - Vehicle & Powertrain Integration

A contract position Outside IR35

4 days pw on site in West Sussex

Capable of getting Basic Security check

Our client, a respected entity in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a Principal Design Engineer with proven Vehicle Design and Powertrain Integration experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Concept and definitive 3D mechanical design of systems, system assemblies, and complex components such as the integration of powertrain, steering, braking and auxiliary systems into a vehicle
• Leading Design Deliverables
• Detailed mechanical design work including basic stress calculations, FMEA''s, 2D detailing, 2D layouts, and tolerance stacks as required
• Close cooperation with FEA and Simulation teams to ensure products meet design validation requirements
• Close cooperation with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure products meet DFMA requirements
• Management of Bill of Materials
• Creation of technical reports and documentation as required for engineering projects
• Liaison with suppliers and other departments to ensure the required information is available when needed and customer requests are dealt with in a timely manner
• Responsibility for coaching and mentoring design engineers in design techniques
• Ability to take on project roles such as Lead Designer as required by the project, with the ability to lead small- to mid-size project teams
• Ensure all designs comply with regulatory, safety, and customer required standards
• Understanding of market sector trends and market development

Job Requirements:

• Degree (Bachelor or Masters) in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field or with equivalent technical experience
• Substantive experience in Mechanical Design Engineering with a focus on Vehicle Engineering, powertrain integration, and component integration
• Broad range of mechanical design knowledge, specializing in: vehicle component integration, braking system integration, steering system integration, electrical and ICE powertrain integration
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles with the ability to interpret FEA and CFD results and incorporate them into mechanical design
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and their impact on design, experience with DFMA
• Ability to understand, produce, and check 2D technical drawings to a high standard with high GD&T competency
• Experienced user of CATIA V5 and/or Creo Parametric 12
• Experience with PLM systems, Windchill preferred
• Leadership of small teams
• Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Office
• Experience with commercial vehicles and off-highway in a defence application is an advantage

Personal Attributes:

• Willing to work on Defence projects that are classified up to and including Secret
• Willing to work on site
• Confident, proactive and adaptive, with the ability to take the lead in challenging situations to achieve company goals and objectives
• Acting as a role model representing the company values
• Strong technical and report writing communication skills in English
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Able to prioritize and organize multiple project workloads and tasks working to tight deadlines

If you are a seasoned Principal Design Engineer with a background in the automotive sector, we invite you to apply now and contribute to our client''s innovative projects.

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